Nikon SB-24 instruction manual Exposure Compensation, Exposure compensation

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"Correct" exposure is a value based on combinations of film sensitivity, aperture and shutter settings necessary to produce a "technically correct" exposure result. In prac- tical photography, we often want to vary the exposure results to create different versions of the same picture. This is accomplished by using exposure compensation.

Exposure compensation can be accomplished in many ways. The accompanying chart indicates controls that enable compensation with the Nikon S8-24 and the latest Nikon SLR models. In addition to changing the exposure, we can also modify a scene'slighting by manipulating the light source, thus creating different lighting effects.

Exposure compensation

Flash side (fiash exposure)

•Automatic compensation

•Automatic compensation + Manual adjustment

•Manual adjustment

Camera side (available-light exposure)

•Manual control

•Automatic control (Matrix Metering)

•Bracketing

~Manual

LAuto (with optional multi-control back)

The following is a brief explanation of the various compensation methods, including those accomplished automatically by the camera/flash computer control, those accomplished through user-controlled operation and alternatives which manipulate the lighting on a scene. As the results can vary depending on individual condi- tions, you may want to experiment with each method. Experimenting for creativity is what this is all about.

FLASH SIDE COMPENSATION

Computer, automatic: Nikon mUlti-segment light meters using advanced computer programs evaluate a scene's brightness and contrast and calculate appropriate expo- sure compensation to accommodate a wide variety of complex lighting conditions.

Computer, automatic plus manual adjustment: auto- matic control as noted above, but with a user-determined adjustment to the calculated exposure; accomplished using the S8-24'sEV compensation control.

Manual adjustment: turn off the camera/S8-24 auto- matic controls and select any manual adjustment using the S8-24's EV compensation control.

Rear- or Front-Curtain Sync: not generally referred to as a compensation method, but can be considered so because it offers a "different" exposure result.

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